Burundi - Tourism, travel, and recreation

The tourism industry is still in its infancy, but there is ample
opportunity for development. Lake Tanganyika is internationally famous
for its scenic beauty. Points of interest include Bujumbura, the
capital, on Lake Tanganyika; Gitega, the former capital, with its museum
and traditional handicraft center; and the Mosso area in the southeast,
with its fairly abundant wildlife. The northeast has a great variety of
tropical birds. Burundi is rich in folk art; the dances and drummers of
the Tutsi are particularly well known. In recent years, tourism has
declined due to interethnic warfare in the region. In 1998, 15,404
tourists visited Burundi, almost 50% from other African nations. Tourist
receipts that year came to less than $1 million. There were 551 hotel
rooms and 888 beds with an 18% occupancy rate in 1998.

All visitors require a valid passport and visa. A certificate of
vaccination against yellow fever and cholera is also required. Costs of
traveling in Burundi vary greatly, depending upon which city is visited.
In 2002, the US Department of State estimated the cost of staying in
Bujumbura at $147 per day.